But insofar as "image" and perceptions go, the underlying point is that the GOP has clearly embraced a strategy antithetical to the Southern Strategy. Where previously they employed coded dog-whistles and the like, now they just say exactly what they think and believe. Anyone confused--and especially those pretending to be confused--by this--
ought to just eat the bullet and spare us all.
Like I said, it's hard to see some of these things as people. It's something I "struggle" with, honestly, because more often than not, the person--the person--simply is not very bright. Were I a more generous sort, that would be the appropriate conclusion to draw from this guy struggling to comprehend the nature of "evidence".
By implication. If you did not draw that conclusion, then I apologize.
Care to elaborate upon those hilariously vague generalities? (The same goes for your response to, heh, "what informed...")
Not really..
You appear to lack patience, period.
Wtf are you talking about?
Uhhh, maybe this is because you are mostly only reading my responses to you?
Really? You can't work out what I'm saying there?
In London, Teslas are now being referred to as “swasticars”. Heh hehBut insofar as "image" and perceptions go, the underlying point is that the GOP has clearly embraced a strategy antithetical to the Southern Strategy. Where previously they employed coded dog-whistles and the like, now they just say exactly what they think and believe. Anyone confused--and especially those pretending to be confused--by this--
ought to just eat the bullet and spare us all.
and:
What is the "it" in either scenario? And is "it" the same for both scenarios, or are we talking about different "its" here?
Just gonna say it: the Nazis did make some great cars--Kraft durch Freude! My Volkswagens have all pre-dated 1985, so I don't have to concern myself with any of those shenanigans they got up to a couple decades later, but Tesla? It's fair to say that Teslas aren't really a "people's car" and some of them are just hideous, frankly. That said, and engineering aspects aside, cars stopped looking like cars for me at least 30 years ago.In London, Teslas are now being referred to as “swasticars”. Heh heh
Yup, the KdF-Wagen not only became the VWBeetle but was the ancestor of the Porsche. The Nazis also had the best uniforms. And the best (only) ballistic missiles.
The sorts of projects and programs which birthed Volkswagen are conspicuously absent in the present day. Kinda begs the question: in what sense can the MAGA movement be described as "populist"? Similarly, the politics of Trump, et al, have been described as "transactional"--and they certainly are, with respect to the Tech Bros and other ultra rich allies--but with regards to everyone else? During the previous Trump administration there were certain small, token gestures made to workers in certain industries, and the like, but I'm not really seeing anything of the sort now. It's confounding. In the absence of pretty much everything else, whatever "transactions" remain seem to be wholly of a hateful, vindictive nature. We know that motivates a lot of people, but that alone? As little as I like Americans as a whole, generally, and always have to be honest, it's still rather disheartening.
I think this is what is meant by "identity politics". In 'Murica, you "are" a Dem, or you "are" a Rethug.
No, Trump is personally transactional: “What’s in it for me?” Is his guiding principle. This trait is what drives his bid for autocracy. It does not follow that Project 2025 has a transactional nature. Seizure of institutions, and the coercion and intimidation of individuals is more its style.
No you won't, because you can't and you never will. You're only able to regurgitate right wing propaganda and lies, which are easily fact checked with evidence. It's the same reason you refuse to answer questions as you know the answers will be lies, and you know they are lies, that can easily be fact checked. If you actually had common sense, you too would fact check the claims from your right wing propaganda and you know you would find out they are lies. Unfortunately, the truth doesn't work for you because it doesn't allow you the comfort of delusion.
While it would seem funny, it's actually very sad to see you fall for the propaganda and lies as Trump and his criminal cabal turn America in a fascist state. Of course, the brown shirts will come for you too some day and that will be the day you wish you never voted for Trump. That is what the world is seeing right now and that is why the world is turning against Trump.But this just off the top of my head, having just woke up and not even had coffee.
That administration is the worst, and anybody that thinks they were a force for good is no different to them.
At this point, we have left politics, and entered into a rotting mindset, which Trump and his team are going to unveil for the world to see.
Have a good day, Bruh!
Oh, he’ll be down Walmart, buying his shirt.No you won't, because you can't and you never will. You're only able to regurgitate right wing propaganda and lies, which are easily fact checked with evidence. It's the same reason you refuse to answer questions as you know the answers will be lies, and you know they are lies, that can easily be fact checked. If you actually had common sense, you too would fact check the claims from your right wing propaganda and you know you would find out they are lies. Unfortunately, the truth doesn't work for you because it doesn't allow you the comfort of delusion.
While it would seem funny, it's actually very sad to see you fall for the propaganda and lies as Trump and his criminal cabal turn America in a fascist state. Of course, the brown shirts will come for you too some day and that will be the day you wish you never voted for Trump. That is what the world is seeing right now and that is why the world is turning against Trump.
You also have a good day, Bruh! There won't be many left.
as a response to a post made by Trek. I quoted Trek, so it's likely it crossed Trek's path. (In fact, Trek responded to this post, so presumably Trek read it?)
And this is the response I get from Trek: